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The Assignment Part 1: Key Project Elements Complete your paper of 6–8 pages, plus cover page and references page, explaining your investigation of three hypothetical practice sites for an EBP QI project. Part 2: Implementation Science Presentation Complete your PowerPoint presentation of 3–5 slides, plus cover and reference slides, to inform hypothetical stakeholders.

To prepare: With these thoughts in mind … By Day 3 of Week 5 Post an explanation of the translation science framework or model that you selected and explain why it is most relevant to your practice problem. Be specific and provide examples. Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts. By Day 6 of Week […]

For this activity, you will essentially observe for evidence to support evidence-based practice. You will write and post a blog in which you identify examples of evidence-based practice in your health care organization and/or examples of need for application of evidence-based practice. Although the blog functions like a Discussion Board, the aim is to be […]

To prepare: With these thoughts in mind …

In short, begin now to commit to a higher level of contribution and practice as a DNP and to reflect that commitment in your philosophy of nursing practice for today and the future. As you continue through the course, note this image will appear with each Discussion and indicates an opportunity to connect your thinking […]

For this Discussion, reflect on the case studies/scenarios related to ethical challenges presented in this week’s Learning Resources. Think about how these ethical challenges may mirror your own experiences in nursing practice. Consider what other ethical challenges may arise in your own nursing practice or as you continue your program of study. To prepare: By […]

Taking the first step to think about a research topic or area of interest and filtering that topic using a series of keywords and operations will be a fundamental component for performing a literature search in Walden Library’s databases. While the ultimate goal is to produce a set or results that match your search criteria, […]

What types of interdisciplinary collaboration might be needed to support the goals of your practice study? As outlined in the scenario, the likelihood to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance healthcare delivery and nursing practice is high. In fact, it is likely that the DNP-prepared nurse in the scenario presented may need to collaborate with […]

A doctoral degree carries a certain set of expectations associated with the completion of advanced educational attainment. Earning a DNP degree is no exception. What are the expectations associated with a DNP-prepared nurse? How might these expectations differ among nursing staff without a DNP degree? The role of a DNP-prepared nurse is multifaceted; they can […]

For this Assignment, review the AACN DNP Essentials document and reflect on the competencies presented. Reflect on your personal and academic goals and consider how those goals align with both Walden University’s mission and vision and with the AACN DNP Essentials. To prepare: The Assignment: (2–3 pages) Learning Resources Required Readings (click to expand/reduce) American […]

 Although they may function like a Discussion Board, the aim is to be more open-ended in nature and somewhat informal in sharing your perspectives and thoughts on a given prompt or idea. For this first Blog Assignment, reflect on your experiences, either academically or professionally, in which you have employed a given strategy to allow […]

Transformational leadership inspires others to discover meaning and purpose in relation to their work, in addition to growth and maturity. —Smith, 2011, p. 44 Being a leader is so much more than just managing the day-to-day and taking the reins on a project. In nursing, a leader should be transformational. The transformational leader sees the […]